Narrative:SAHSA Flight 414 was en route to San Pedro Sula (SAP) and New Orleans (MSY) when it was hijacked by four members of the Cinchoneros Popular Liberation Movement. They demanded release of prisoners. The hijackers surrendered in Panama after 2 days.

This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path. Distance from Tegucigalpa-Toncontin Airport to San Pedro Sula-Ramon Villeda Morales Airport as the crow flies is 171 km (107 miles).

This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.